Hank Bryant

Memorial services for Henry H. “Hank” Bryant, 100, of Tyler, are scheduled for 11am on Monday, February 12, 2024, in the sanctuary of First Christian Church with Dr. Chris Pulliam officiating. Private burial will precede memorial services under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held immediately following the memorial service in Disciples Hall of First Christian. Mr. Bryant died Saturday, February 3 at Primrose Retirement Community. He was born December 19, 1923, in Belton, Texas, to the late Hardy H. Bryant and Ethel Gwin Bryant. He graduated from Temple High School and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in 1947. Mr. Bryant served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943-1946. He remained in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 26 years, retiring at the rank of Commander. Following his active military service and college completion, Mr. Bryant worked for the Internal Revenue Service for four years. He was a practicing Certified Public Accountant in Tyler for 35 years and founded the CPA firm of Bryant and Welborn. Hank was a member of the American Institute of CPA’s, Texas Society of CPA’s, East Texas Chapter of Texas Society, and a member of the East Texas Estate Planning Council. His expertise in oil and gas taxation was beneficial during his career. He remained an active member of the Retired Military Officers Association until his death. Moving to Tyler in 1954, Hank was a member of First Christian Church for 70 years and was an Elder Emeritus. For many years he served the church as lay finance leader by chairing the Stewardship Committee and for thirty years as the church’s Treasurer. Hank enjoyed many days on the golf course with his golfing buddies. He was excited to shoot his age of 79 on November 22, 2003. He also loved traveling and did so extensively with his wife, June. Additionally, he and June were passionate about their volunteer work with the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. He particularly liked delivering bicycles for “The Army” to children at Christmas. Hank was preceded in death by his wife, June Hart Bryant. Survivors include his children and their spouses Linda Bryant Dorsey (Doyle), Robert Edwin “Bob” Bryant (Iris), Mary Bryant Burch (Henry), Martha Bryant Swanson (Randy), and stepchildren Vicki Vise, Beth Vise, and Mark Vise (Cathy). Grandchildren include Raegan Rhone Muse (David), Kendyl Rhone Zimmerman, Matthew Hart Vise, and Lindsey Vise. Great-grandchildren Dylan Rhone Muse, Hudson Robert Muse, and Landon Bryant Zimmerman also survive him. A special thanks is offered to Hank’s extended family in the Memory Care Unit of Primrose Retirement Community and Enhabit Hospice. Their unfailing support and genuine love was a source of mutual banter, entertainment and comfort to him. If desired, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 4202 S. Broadway, Tyler, Texas, 75701. Hank’s Celebration of Life will be available for live and later viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMNv3WWZXIc

Hank Bryant

December 19, 1923 - February 3, 2024